Estate Planning Can Protect What Matters Most
Estate planning is a very important part of protecting your loved ones’ future. It is a thorough process of arranging and organizing your assets, financial affairs and personal matters to ensure that your wishes are respected and your family’s financial security is safeguarded. Most importantly, by taking the time to form an estate plan, you […]
September 5, 2023
The Process for Disputing a Will
It is very rare for the family of a deceased individual to contest their will, but the situation does arise from time to time for a variety of reasons. Here is a look at the legal grounds for contesting a will, the process you must follow in order to contest the will, and the potential […]
September 5, 2023
Understanding Guardianship in Albuquerque
In the state of New Mexico, a judge may occasionally appoint a person, company or organization to act as a guardian for someone in cases where it can be proven that the individual is no longer able to make effective decisions or handle their living arrangements, finances or healthcare needs [1]. Guardianship in New Mexico is […]
September 5, 2023
Maternal DNA Testing – What It Is and Why You May Need It
We’ve all read news stories about children who were swapped at birth, and it is easy to believe that allaying a woman’s concern that the child she is rearing is not her own is the only reason to engage in maternal DNA testing. As counter-intuitive as it seems, there are a few reasons you may […]
August 2, 2023
Navigating the Legal Landscape Of LGBTQ+ Adoption
The word “family” is becoming increasingly inclusive. No longer just the domain of a male-female partnership, all people from all walks of life, beliefs, genders and sexualities are now able to start a family, whether they are alone or in a partnership, to nurture and care for children and build a loving family of their […]
August 2, 2023
Exploring a Grandparent’s Legal Right to Access After Divorce
When a couple gets a divorce, they will work toward achieving the best outcome for themselves and their children. They will need to separate joint assets and finances, protect assets that are solely owned, update their will and any power of attorney documents that exist, create a custody and co-parenting plan, and potentially find a […]
August 2, 2023
Adding A Child To Your Family By Surrogacy
Surrogacy is the process in which somebody maintains a pregnancy with the intention of handing over parental responsibility for the resultant child after its birth. It is a way of having a child that is frequently selected by those who wish to expand their family but either cannot have a child due to infertility or […]
July 25, 2023
How LGBT Equality Law Has Developed in Recent Year
June is celebrated around the world as “Pride Month”, so it seems appropriate to reflect on the many ways in which LGBT legal matters have advanced in recent years. We are taking this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the progress that has been made and consider the further measures that are needed to create an […]
July 19, 2023
Overcoming the challenges of gay marriage in a state that does not recognize it
When a same-sex couple moves to a state that does not recognize their marriage, they should be aware of – and prepared for – the implications. Marital benefits When a same-sex couple is married in a state that recognizes the lawful status of their wedding vows, they receive the same protection and benefits as their […]
July 19, 2023
Child Custody for Unmarried Parents: What You Need to Know
When a baby is born to an unmarried couple, the mother of the child is automatically recorded as the legal guardian of that child. For a father to potentially have joint responsibility, his name needs to be on the birth certificate or have paternity established. New Mexico law has a firm belief that, in most […]
May 26, 2023